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heat up

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  1. Become acute or intense, as in If inflation heats up, the interest rate will surely rise, or The debate over the budget was heating up. [Early 1200s]


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Some oil CEOs say pressure on the industry could heat up if the price rally continues.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Experts say camels comfortably beat the heat up to around 40C by mainly allowing their body temperature to fluctuate by several degrees throughout the day to deal with outside temperature.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Although sodium-ion batteries cost more than lithium ones, Mossburg said their battery systems still save customers money: The technology does not heat up like lithium, so it eliminates the need for expensive cooling technology.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

But scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Mom has her book club tonight, and Celia’s out with Liam, so I heat up frozen pizza for dinner and then head up to my room to work.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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